Kings and Queens
“Mini-biographies of key British monarchs and how their actions changed history.”
Series Overview
The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them impacted the history: William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I, Henry V , Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, George III, Victoria, and to the present Queen Elizabeth II. Each 23-minute episode is filmed on location, with historian Nigel Spivey providing the narration describing bloodshed, lust and political intrigue. Actors provide mute dramatization.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
2002 – 2002
Premiered: Mon, Jun 24, 2002
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Elizabeth the Second 1952 - present”
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Marion Milne
James McConnel
Simon Berthon, Marion Milne
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Milne
Director
Marion Milne
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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What is Kings and Queens about?
The twelve episodes of this BBC series cover a millennium of English monarchy and portray lives of twelve important English monarchs and how each of them impacted the history: William the Conqueror, Henry II, Edward I, Henry V , Richard III, Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Charles II, George III, Victoria, and to the present Queen Elizabeth II. Each 23-minute episode is filmed on location, with historian Nigel Spivey providing the narration describing bloodshed, lust and political intrigue. Actors provide mute dramatization.
How many seasons does Kings and Queens have?
Kings and Queens comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Kings and Queens?
Key cast members in Kings and Queens include Nigel Spivey.
Who created or directed Kings and Queens?
Kings and Queens was developed and directed by Marion Milne.